Awair identifies the five key factors that determine your air quality.

Fine Dust

Fine Dust (PM2.5)

Invisible dust can be absorbed into your blood and trigger health problems like asthma, allergies, and heart failure. Learn more about Fine Dust

Chemicals

Chemicals

Toxic chemicals can be found in everyday materials. They can cause skin and respiratory irritation.

Temperature

Temperature

Temperature makes all the difference for comfort and mood.

Humidity

Humidity

Too much or too little moisture leads to cold, flu symptoms and risk for toxic mold.

CO2

CO2

Indoor exposure to carbon dioxide can impair productivity and decision-making.

Fine Dust (PM2.5)

Invisible dust can be absorbed into your blood and trigger health problems like asthma, allergies, and heart failure. Learn more about Fine Dust

Chemicals

Toxic chemicals can be found in everyday materials. They can cause skin and respiratory irritation.

Temperature

Temperature makes all the difference for comfort and mood.

Humidity

Too much or too little moisture leads to cold, flu symptoms and risk for toxic mold.

CO2

Indoor exposure to carbon dioxide can impair productivity and decision-making.

What is Fine Dust (PM2.5)

It’s Essentially Invisible

Fine Dust is particulate matter that can be found in the air that is so small, it can’t be seen by the naked eye—a single particle has a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers, which means you can easily fit 40 fine dust particles across the width of a single strand of hair.

It Affects Your Health

Unlike larger dust particles, PM2.5 are able to bypass your nose and throat and be absorbed by your lungs and bloodstream. Fine Dust has been known to cause coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, irritation of the eyes/nose/throat, and can trigger asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory problems. Scientific studies have also linked exposure to an increased risk for heart attack, stroke, certain cancers, and birth defects.

It’s in Our Homes

While Fine Dust is commonly associated with outdoor air pollution, it’s usually just as prevalent in our homes. Daily activities such as cooking (especially frying, sautéing, and broiling), burning candles, smoking, or using fireplaces or fuel-burning space heaters can add Fine Dust to your home’s air.

What is Fine Dust (PM2.5)

It’s Essentially Invisible

Fine Dust is particulate matter that can be found in the air that is so small, it can’t be seen by the naked eye—a single particle has a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers, which means you can easily fit 40 fine dust particles across the width of a single strand of hair.

It Affects Your Health

Unlike larger dust particles, PM2.5 are able to bypass your nose and throat and be absorbed by your lungs and bloodstream. Fine Dust has been known to cause coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, irritation of the eyes/nose/throat, and can trigger asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory problems. Scientific studies have also linked exposure to an increased risk for heart attack, stroke, certain cancers, and birth defects.

It’s in Our Homes

While Fine Dust is commonly associated with outdoor air pollution, it’s usually just as prevalent in our homes. Daily activities such as cooking (especially frying, sautéing, and broiling), burning candles, smoking, or using fireplaces or fuel-burning space heaters can add Fine Dust to your home’s air.